Sri Lankan Airlines allows for prepaid excess baggage at rates that are significantly lower than airport surcharges. Excess baggage charges are based on your country of departure, country of arrival and travel class. Here is a detailed table outlining excess baggage cost in US dollars for any destination and class when booking online:
| Origin | Destination | Economy Class | Business Class | First Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | South Asian Sub Continent | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Sri Lanka | South East Asia | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Sri Lanka | Japan and Korea | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Sri Lanka | Europe | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Sri Lanka | Middle East | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Sri Lanka | South West Pacific | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Sri Lanka | Africa | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | Sri Lanka | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | South Asian Sub Continent | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | South East Asia | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | Japan and Korea | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | Europe | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | Middle East | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | South West Pacific | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| South Asian Sub Continent | Africa | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| South East Asia | Sri Lanka | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| South East Asia | South Asian Sub Continent | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| South East Asia | South East Asia | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| South East Asia | Japan and Korea | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| South East Asia | Europe | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| South East Asia | Middle East | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| South East Asia | South West Pacific | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| South East Asia | Africa | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Japan and Korea | Sri Lanka | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Japan and Korea | South Asian Sub Continent | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Japan and Korea | South East Asia | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Japan and Korea | Europe | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Japan and Korea | Middle East | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Japan and Korea | South West Pacific | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Japan and Korea | Africa | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Europe | Sri Lanka | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Europe | South Asian Sub Continent | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Europe | South East Asia | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Europe | Japan and Korea | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Europe | Middle East | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Europe | South West Pacific | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Europe | Africa | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Middle East | Sri Lanka | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle East | South Asian Sub Continent | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Middle East | South East Asia | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle East | Japan and Korea | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Middle East | Europe | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Middle East | South West Pacific | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Middle East | Africa | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Africa | Sri Lanka | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Africa | South Asian Sub Continent | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Africa | South East Asia | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Africa | Japan and Korea | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Africa | Middle East | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Africa | South West Pacific | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Africa | Europe | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| South West Pacific | Sri Lanka | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| South West Pacific | South Asian Sub Continent | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| South West Pacific | South East Asia | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| South West Pacific | Japan and Korea | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| South West Pacific | Europe | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| South West Pacific | Middle East | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| South West Pacific | Africa | 65 | 65 | 65 |